How India downed England in Vizag?

India scripted a famous win against England in the second test match of the series in Vizag.

Virat Kohli continued his excellent form, both as a captain and a player, as he led his side to an all time 2nd biggest win over England.

It was the 92nd test win for India at home. India haven't lost at home since January 2013. A record which displays the kind of form Team India are in.

Virat Kohli has become the face of cricket in India. He is a consummate professional and time and again he shows it on the field. India is lucky to have a player of his credibility. 

Let's have a look at things which proved to be the difference between India and England:-

1. Bowlers-  

Rajkot was not so good for Ashwin and co. as they were criticized for lacking hunger and attacking intent.

But in Vizag, Ashwin reminded everyone why he is the best bowler of tests in the world. Taking his first 5-wicket haul and 22nd overall in the first innings. Ashwin clearly made all the doubters hide their faces.

His strict bowling and knocking out key wickets pressurized England in both the innings. And he ended the match with a total of 8 wickets.
The pitch was not so helping in turn and bounce. But he made sure his arsenal has enough armoury to tease and trouble the English batsmen.

Ashwin had a great support in the face of Jadeja. Both strangled the English batsmen, not allowing them to pick any run. This pressure from the spinners helped the seamers too.

Mohammed Shami was deadly with the 2nd new ball in the first session of the last day, picking up a crucial wicket of Joe Root.

Ashwin with 8 wickets in this test took his tally to 56 and is now the leading wicket-taker in tests this year. Rangana Herath is 2nd with 54.

2. Virat Kohli' individual brilliance- 

On the pitch where England batsmen struggled to get going, here was a man who scored a 150+.

The talent this player has, sometimes it cannot be described in words. He came out to bat when India were 2 down in the first half hour on the first morning of the test. His temperament, composure and ability to overcome any situation, shows why he is undoubtedly India's and world's best batsman.

Virat's 167 in the first innings and Pujara's 119 helped India put up a big total on board.
In 2nd innings, no Indian batsmen really held onto the crease, but Kohli again scored 81. He really proved to be a big difference with his bat.

3. Jayant Yadav -

 The debutant, who produced an all-round performance was the icing on the cake.
His experience in First-class cricket helped him earn the praise he is receiving from everyone. 

First with the bat in the 1st innings, partnering with fellow off spinner Ashwin to add some runs at the end and then with the bowl picking up a crucial wicket of Moeen Ali with the help of DRS. 

In his first match, his understanding of the game was plausible.
Jayant didn't stop here, in 2nd innings he scalped 3 wickets, and helped India won the match with a big margin.
Kohli and Ashwin heaped praise on Jayant after the game and why not. After all he produced such an excellent performance.

The players are high on confidence and ready to win a series against the only team which has not lost in India in last 4 years. 

Next test starts on 26th November in Mohali.

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